A winter storm is moving out of the San Diego area Friday but brought much-needed rainfall and gusty winds that led to some flooding and downed trees. As of late morning, the most powerful storm of the season had dropped anywhere from a tenth of an inch to nearly three inches of rain across the county over its three-day stay over the region.

The storm is expected to bring about 2 inches of rain to northern and southern parts of the county between Wednesday and Friday.

The peak of the latest storm passed through San Diego County Thursday night, bringing a period of heavy rainfall that caused flooding in some parts of the region.

Those needing sandbags should consider calling ahead to double-check availability and remember to bring a shovel to fill the bags

The region was getting drenched Thursday by an atmospheric river — a column of moisture out of the west that flowed into north coastal San Diego County just after 5 p.m. and was expected to spread

A flood watch is in effect until Thursday along the San Diego County coast, including San Diego, Carlsbad, Poway and Chula Vista.